Find out how popular the last name Jetmore is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Jetmore.

Jetmore, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Jetmore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jetmore in America

Jetmore is the 95955th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jetmore surname appeared 190 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Jetmore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jetmore to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Jetmore

The surname Jetmore is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from a combination of the Old English words "geat" meaning "gate" and "mor" meaning "moor" or "marsh." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a gate or entrance to a marshy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the 13th century, when a person named Richard de Jetmore was mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273. This document was a record of landholders and their holdings, indicating that the Jetmore family may have been landowners during that time.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various spellings such as Yetmoor, Yatmoor, and Jetmor, reflecting the varied pronunciation and spelling conventions of the time. The earliest known bearer of the name was John Yetmoor, who was born around 1325 in Oxfordshire and served as a member of the local militia.

The Jetmore surname is also associated with several place names in England, such as Yetminster in Dorset and Yatton in Somerset. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname in different regions.

One notable figure in history who bore the Jetmore surname was Sir Thomas Jetmore (1550-1617), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and contributed to the construction of several churches and almshouses in the region.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Jetmore (1620-1688), a Puritan settler who immigrated to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the 17th century. She was one of the founders of the town of Ipswich and played a significant role in the early development of the colony.

In the 18th century, John Jetmore (1745-1812) was a prominent figure in the American Revolutionary War. He served as a captain in the Continental Army and fought in several major battles, including the Battle of Monmouth and the Battle of Yorktown.

During the 19th century, the Jetmore surname was found throughout various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Somerset. One notable bearer was William Jetmore (1825-1892), a successful industrialist who owned several mills and factories in the West Midlands region.

Throughout its history, the Jetmore surname has been associated with a diverse range of occupations, including landowners, merchants, soldiers, industrialists, and settlers in the New World. While its origins can be traced back to medieval England, the name has since spread to various parts of the globe, becoming part of the rich tapestry of human history and migration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jetmore

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Jetmore.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Jetmore was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Jetmore has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Jetmore was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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